1960s Maps of Wheeler County, Oregon

1. 1966 Map of Peterson Point, 1968 Print

   

   1966 Peterson Point

   1968 Print · USGS

   The high backcountry of the Ochoco Mountains is mapped in the mid-1960s, showing a rugged landscape of volcanic flows and forest trails. Researchers can trace historic access routes like the Keeton Trail or locate isolated sites such as Lonesome Spring Campground and Packsaddle Reservoir.

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4. 1966 Map of Mt. Pisgah, 1968 Print

   

   1966 Mt. Pisgah

   1968 Print · USGS

   The high Ochoco mountain country is captured here during the mid-sixties, showing a landscape of forest service lookouts and remote cattle camps. Researchers can locate specific range sites like Wineburger Camp, the Badger Cabin, and the lookout atop Mt Pisgah.

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7. 1966 Map of Antone, 1968 Print

   

   1966 Antone

   1968 Print · USGS

   Wheeler County ranching and mining operations are captured here during the mid-sixties, from the high peaks of the forest to the deep gulches below. Researchers can trace local heritage at Antone, locate the Waterman Mine, or find the small Cem and isolated Grave.

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10. 1966 Map of Derr Meadows, 1968 Print

    

    1966 Derr Meadows

    1968 Print · USGS

    Wheeler and Crook counties meet in the high Ochoco National Forest during the mid-1960s, a period of active forest management and remote ranching. Researchers can locate the Camp Watson site, its nearby Cemetery, and the Derr Guard Station.

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13. 1966 Map of Little Summit Prairie, 1968 Print

    

    1966 Little Summit Prairie

    1968 Print · USGS

    High-altitude meadows and timberlands in Crook County are captured here in the mid-1960s. Researchers can trace the historical Military Road and locate remote water sources like Hewed Log Spring and Ruby Reservoir.

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16. 1966 Map of Six Corners, 1968 Print

    

    1966 Six Corners

    1968 Print · USGS

    The high timberlands of the Wheeler and Crook county border are captured here in the mid-1960s as forestry infrastructure was expanding. Map collectors and historians can trace the development of backcountry roads and find remote water features like Yu-ma Spring, Scab Reservoir, and the Potter Meadows high country.

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19. 1966 Map of Mitchell, 1968 Print

    

    1966 Mitchell

    1968 Print · USGS

    Mitchell and the high desert of Central Oregon are captured here in the late sixties, showcasing a landscape of high buttes and isolated ranchlands. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Richmond Cemetery, the Gable Creek School, and the Old Frizzell Ranch.

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22. 1966 Map of Kinzua, 1968 Print

    

    1966 Kinzua

    1968 Print · USGS

    Wheeler County timber and river life are captured here in the mid-1960s, showing the intersection of logging and ranching. Trace the path of the Kinzua Pine Mills Co RR or locate family sites like Sutton Ranch and the IOOF Cem.

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25. 1966 Map of Clarno, 1969 Print

    

    1966 Clarno

    1969 Print · USGS

    The John Day River corridor in the mid-1960s reveals a landscape of remote ranching outposts and geological landmarks. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Tillotson Cem, the Lower Pine Creek Sch, and the Knox Ranch.

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28. 1968 Map of Painted Hills, 1972 Print

    

    1968 Painted Hills

    1972 Print · USGS

    Wheeler County ranching and geology are frozen in time during the late sixties, where the winding John Day River meets the high desert. Researchers can trace the layout of the Painted Hills State Park or locate the historic Burnt Ranch and Taylor Ranch.

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31. 1968 Map of Lawson Mtn, 1972 Print

    

    1968 Lawson Mtn

    1972 Print · USGS

    Wheeler County high country comes into focus in the late sixties, showcasing the high summits and cattle ranching flats of the northern Ochoco range. Genealogists and historians can locate Fitzgerald Ranch, the West Branch Cemetery, and the iconic Courthouse Rock.

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34. 1968 Map of Stephenson Mtn, 1972 Print

    

    1968 Stephenson Mtn

    1972 Print · USGS

    The high Ochoco Mountains and national forest lands are captured here in the late sixties, where three counties converge at the edge of the wilderness. Trace old mining operations and high-country landmarks like the Lucky Strike Mine, Ludwick Cabin, and Old Stephenson Ranch.

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37. 1968 Map of Sandrock Mtn, 1972 Print

    

    1968 Sandrock Mtn

    1972 Print · USGS

    Jefferson and Wheeler counties remained a frontier of ranching and prospecting in the late 1960s. Genealogists and historians can trace high-desert land use through landmarks like Upper Cherry Creek Ranch, Fitzgerald Ranch, and numerous named water sources like Broken Shovel Spring.

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40. 1969 Map of Lefevre Prairie, 1972 Print

    

    1969 Lefevre Prairie

    1972 Print · USGS

    High-country prairies and deep canyons meet at the intersection of three counties during the late sixties. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Lonerock Cem, explore the reaches of The Frog, or follow the timbered boundaries of the Umatilla National Forest.

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43. 1969 Map of Lonerock, 1973 Print

    

    1969 Lonerock

    1973 Print · USGS

    Lonerock and the high plateau country of the Gilliam and Wheeler county line appear here as they were in the late sixties. Genealogists and researchers can locate the Lonerock settlement and local Cem, or trace landmarks like Cone Mill and the Jeep Tr.

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